Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election for 29 November after a fragmented parliament rejected his government's housing measures last week.

Primary and secondary schools across the country are likely to experience disruptions from today as teachers begin industrial action.

The cost of fulltime childcare for young children looks set be cut by at least €1,000 annually per child in the Budget tomorrow.

The residents of Portadown's Garvaghy Road return to the courts this morning in a fresh attempt to overturn permission for an Orange Order parade.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police in a bid to quash search warrants which led to his arrest.